Framadate vs AgenDAV
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted calendar & contacts options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Framadate
Online polling and meeting scheduling tool
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AgenDAV
CalDAV web client with an Ajax interface
| Feature | Framadate | AgenDAV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | CECILL-B | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 600 | ★ 811 |
| First released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Doodle | Google Calendar |
Why pick each one
Choose Framadate if…
- Released under the CECILL-B license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Choose AgenDAV if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Framadate or AgenDAV better?
Neither is universally better. AgenDAV has the larger community, while Framadate is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Framadate and AgenDAV free and open-source?
Yes. Framadate is licensed under CECILL-B and AgenDAV under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Framadate and AgenDAV with Docker?
Framadate: yes. AgenDAV: yes.